Moroccan Tent Appetizer Platter (Printable version)

Colorful Moroccan platter with fresh vegetables, spiced dips, and warm flatbreads for a festive addition to gatherings.

# What you need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 small cucumber, sliced lengthwise
02 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
03 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips
04 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
05 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
07 - ½ cup radishes, thinly sliced

→ Flatbreads

08 - 4 large pita breads or Moroccan msemen, cut into triangles

→ Spiced Dips

09 - 1 cup hummus
10 - 1 cup roasted red pepper muhammara
11 - 1 cup baba ganoush

→ Toppings & Garnishes

12 - ¼ cup pitted green olives
13 - ¼ cup pitted black olives
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
15 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
16 - ½ teaspoon ground cumin
17 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

# Steps to follow:

01 - Prepare all vegetables as specified and arrange them in pointed, triangular clusters on a large serving platter to form a tent-like canopy, alternating colors for visual impact.
02 - Lightly warm the pita or msemen in a dry skillet or oven for 2-3 minutes, then cut into triangles and fan them out at the base of the vegetable arrangement.
03 - Spoon the hummus, muhammara, and baba ganoush into small bowls; sprinkle each with ground cumin, smoked paprika, and toasted sesame seeds. Position the bowls at the center base of the vegetable tent.
04 - Decorate the arrangement with green and black olives, and sprinkle chopped cilantro or parsley over the top for a festive finish.
05 - Present immediately, allowing guests to dip and combine flavors as desired.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • It looks restaurant-worthy in your own kitchen, and honestly, your guests will talk about the presentation as much as the taste.
  • Every element can be prepped hours ahead, so you're basically done before anyone arrives.
  • The mix of warm bread, cool vegetables, and tangy dips hits every craving at once.
02 -
  • Warming the bread matters more than you'd think; cold pita feels sad compared to warm, which tastes generous.
  • Prep everything up to 4 hours ahead and keep vegetables wrapped until the last moment—they'll stay crisp and you'll stay calm.
  • The tent shape only works if you commit to it; halfhearted arrangement reads as sloppy, so take a minute to make those points clean and intentional.
03 -
  • If your vegetables release moisture while sitting, gently pat them dry with paper towels—this keeps the whole platter from looking weepy.
  • Add roasted chickpeas or marinated feta for extra texture and protein, tucking them into the tent arrangement for surprises as people explore.
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